Introductory Statement on S. 5433
In a Senate introduction, Senator Padilla introduced S. 5433, the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act, a bipartisan bill addressing health risks faced by federal wildland firefighters. He said wildfires are worsening and that these firefighters lack proper respiratory protective gear, and described the bill as setting up groups to test new safety equipment and establish regular health plans for firefighters. He asked the Senate to pass it quickly. No other statements were recorded in this debate.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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